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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1998
Pelvic organ prolapse is usually caused by weakness of the pelvic diaphragm. Descent of the pelvic diaphragm places stress on the endopelvic connective tissue support system. Subsequent increases in intra-abdominal pressure result in prolapse. In the majority of cases, labor and childbirth are thought to be the primary factors responsible for pelvic ...
Edward J. Gill, W.Glenn Hurt
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Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 2009
The pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse is believed to be multifactorial. Several risk factors, such as childbirth and aging, have been identified. Suspected aberrations in the structure and function of the connective tissue, muscles, and nerves of the pelvic floor are still under investigation.
Sujatha D. Pathi, Joseph I. Schaffer, R. Ann Word   +2 more
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International urogynecology consultation chapter 1 committee 2: Epidemiology of pelvic organ prolapse: prevalence, incidence, natural history, and service needs

International Urogynecology Journal, 2022
H. Brown, A. Hegde, M. Huebner, H. Neels, H. Barnes, G. V. Marquini, N. Mukhtarova, Bernard Mbwele, V. Tailor, E. Kocjancic, E. Trowbridge, L. Hayward   +11 more
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Pelvic Symptoms in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2004
To assess symptoms of bladder, bowel, and sexual function in women with pelvic organ prolapse and to compare symptoms by different degrees of prolapse.This retrospective study used data from 352 women with prolapse or urinary incontinence. The pelvic organ prolapse quantification measurements, as well as responses to 3 self-administered questionnaires ...
Leslie A. Meyn, Lara J. Burrows, Mark D. Walters, Anne M. Weber   +3 more
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Pregnancy, labour and delivery as risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review

International Urogynecology Journal, 2021
L. Cattani, J. Decoene, A. Page, N. Weeg, J. Deprest, H. Dietz   +5 more
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The standardization of terminology of female pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996
R. Bump, A. Mattiasson, K. Bø, L. Brubaker, J. Delancey, P. Klarskov, B. Shull, Anthony R.B. Smith   +7 more
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Epidemiology of Surgically Managed Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence

Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997
Ambre L. Olsen, V. Smith, John O. Bergstrom, J. Colling, A. Clark   +4 more
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse

2008
In this chapter, the prevalence of prolapse and the causative factors are reviewed. Important features of the clinical examination are described, and the objective Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quatification (POP-Q) and Schussler Quantitative systems of clinical examination are illustrated and explained.
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International Urogynecological Consultation: clinical definition of pelvic organ prolapse

International Urogynecology Journal, 2021
S. Collins, M. O’Shea, N. Dykes, O. Ramm, A. Edenfield, K. Shek, K. V. van Delft, Molly Beestrum, K. Kenton   +8 more
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Radiation therapy‐associated toxicity: Etiology, management, and prevention

Ca-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2021
Kyle Wang
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